Network Administrator - Information Technology
Requirements:
The Village of Gurnee is seeking a Network Administrator to join our team in the Information Technology Division. This is a mid-level, professional position. This position is actively involved with design, implementation, administration, security, and support for Village enterprise networking systems. The Network Administrator can expect to work closely with Village departments (Police, Fire, 9-1-1 PSAP, Public Works, Finance, Administration, and Engineering/Community Development - approximately 250 end users) as well as a Team of technical peers in a collaborative setting.
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Position tasks will include, but are not limited to:
- Apply best practice concepts in TCP/IP, VLANs and trunking, routing protocols, and access-lists in administration and maintenance of LAN, WAN, firewalls, internet services, and VPN infrastructure
- Configures and installs switches, routers, WiFi Access points, firewalls; configures and installs VPN hardware and software solutions; replaces and configures hardware components; configures and maintains network servers
- Configure, maintain and troubleshoot various infrastructure and end user equipment
- Assist in the maintenance and connectivity needs for Village business applications. Including but not limited to ERP, CAD, CRM, GIS and RMS systems
- Performs a wide variety of administrative, skilled and technical work in procurement, installation, and use of networking, video, and telecommunications systems, including training and information on various software applications
- Perform maintenance, updating, backup and trouble-shooting of network infrastructure and end user devices, including related connectivity and network access issues
- Configures and maintains various infrastructure and end user equipment, insuring that all devices are tested and interface with the Village network
Qualifications and Skills:
- 3+ years’ progressive experience in application administration and system support.
- Demonstrated experience implementing/maintaining enterprise network environments with Cisco products
- Strong understanding of LAN, WAN, VoIP and routing technologies such as 802.1q, VLAN, EIGRP, BGP, VPN (L2L, SSL, GRE), HSRP/GLBP, multicast and QoS
- Familiarity with wireless networking technologies, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax and non-802.11 point-to-point connectivity
- Ability to use CLI (command line interface) and/or scripting to automate and create repeatable processes
- Understanding of RADIUS and Network Admission Control (NAC) concepts
- Working knowledge of physical cabling standards ANSI, EIA/TIA, IEEE
- Experience with system monitoring platforms and proactive network monitoring
- Proficiency in network communication and management protocols, as well as scripting is desirable
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology or closely related curriculum
- Experience in a Municipal environment desirable
- A valid Driver’s License is required
- Other combinations of education / experience that demonstrate the ability to perform the job functions may be considered
Salary Range: Anticipated hiring salary range $101,125 - $111,490 annually DOQ/E; top salary potential of $122,919. Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision benefits, employer-paid life insurance and other ancillary benefit options. Paid time off - vacation, sick time, paid holidays, personal time. Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), along with the option to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan. The Network Administrator position is an exempt, non-union position.
Work Schedule: Full-time, on-site position, 40 hours per week. General business hours between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with some flexibility in work hours